There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Dalkey by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
1h 28m€8–13Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kildare to Mayor Street Lowerbus 126 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dalkeytrain Ic / ...
2h 35m€4–6Drive 64.9 km
- Drive from Kildare to Dalkeycar 64.9 km
52 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kildare to Dalkeytaxi 64.9 km
52 min€90–110Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Villagebus 702
2h 58m€19–26
Kildare to Dalkey by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Dalkey is to bus and train which costs €4 - €7 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Dalkey is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Dalkey via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Kildare and Dalkey is 64 km. The road distance is 64.9 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Dalkey without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €8 - €14.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Kildare to Dalkey, including transfers.
Kildare to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Kildare to Dalkey is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €8 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kildare to Dalkey via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kildare to Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Tara Street to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Kildare to Mayor Street Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
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More Questions & Answers
Kildare to Dalkey bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Kildare to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Dalkey is 65 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Kildare to Dalkey.
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